Last week it was reported that Pegatron was going on a massive job push, attempting to add up to 40,000 new members of staff to its production line this summer. While it was alleged that this was to prepare for one of the next iPhones’ production, some new information has come to light today that speculates another reason. Reuters writes that in an…
Two very conflicting reports from Foxconn have emerged today. The first claims that, based upon rumors of the unannounced Apple TV, Foxconn is preparing itself to manufacture, potentially, an Apple TV. A story in the Times this week reported Foxconn was attempting to vertically integrate television manufacturing, a potential sign of preparation for an…
The banner reads: “Foxconn, give my son back and serve me justice!” (Source: Sina Weibo) After two suicides were reported yesterday, a report is out saying that Foxconn, the company behind a lot of Apple’s manufacturing, is relaxing its strict and harsh labor rules as a response. According to the report, Foxconn is ending its “mute mode” policy, which…
Amidst growing promise that Foxconn’s reputation for treatment of its workers might have been improving in light of glowing factory inspections, the company’s position has been undermined yet again by the reported suicide of 2 more factory workers in its Zhengzhou Plant, Henan Province. The two workers, a male and a female jumped from their…
Apple’s attention to detail is well known in the industry, and never before have we seen an iPhone with the same level of fit and finish as you get with the iPhone 5. Back when Apple’s 6th gen iPhone launched, its manufacturing partner Foxconn stated that it’s was the most difficult device they’ve ever had to make. If today’s speculation is to be…
This morning reports are coming in stating that Foxconn has started a huge employment drive from the end of March to begin production of the next generation iPhone. According to the Wall Street Journal as many as 10,000 per week have been added to the ranks since the last week in March. “We have been very busy recently as we will start mass-producing…
As usual before an Apple earnings call, doom and gloom analysts pop out of the woodwork to claim that Apple’s products are losing their appeal. It’s generally always an attempt to affect Apple’s stock value and force it down. It worked at the end of 2012, and it will more than likely have a negative impact on AAPL value now. Foxconn reported that its…
Suicides at Foxconn aren’t exactly a new story, but that doesn’t detract from the seriousness and horror surrounding any attempt. In the past, Apple has been heavily criticized for its manufacturing partners’ working conditions in China, particularly with those at Foxconn’s factories. It got so bad a couple of years ago that they had to install suicide…
According to a leaked presentation catalogue detailing a Shenzhen-based manufacturer’s 2013 product plans, the iPhone 5S is set to launch in June of this year. In addition to a slew of new cases, chargers, Qi-enabled wireless chargers, and other iPhone accessories, this catalogue puts the launch of a new device – the iPhone 5S – just a few months…
When the iPhone 5 launched in the Fall of last year, Foxconn struggled to keep up with demand, commenting that the 6th generation iPhone was the most difficult product they’d ever had to assemble. But, thanks to a more efficient process and Apple’s new products (iPad mini/iPad 4) Foxconn (Hon Hai) has posted record profit for its fourth quarter of…
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